2006 Honda CB 600 F Hornet. Image credits - Honda.
Honda's profilation of this bike
Meet the bike that started motorcycling’s ‘streetfighter’ phenomenon. Now know it by its name: Hornet. With trick looks and sharp performance provided by its recently added inverted front fork, Honda’s original Wild Thing, the CB600F Hornet, is back for another year of road-burning riding excitement.
General information
Motorcycle name
Honda CB 600 F Hornet
Year model
2006
Type
Naked bike
Rating
3.9 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.
Engine and transmission
Engine size
600.0 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)
Type of engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Effect
95.2 HP (69.5 kW )) @ 12000 RPM
Torque
63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM
Compression
12.0:1
Bore x stroke
65.0 x 45.2 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Fuel system
Carburettor. 36mm slanted flat-slide CV-type carburettor x 4
Ignition
Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Chain (final drive)
Clutch
Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Driveline
O-ring-sealed chain
Fuel consumption
5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Steel backbone
Rake (fork angle)
26.0°
Trail
98 mm (3.9 inches)
Front suspension
Telescopic fork, 41 mm
Front wheel travel
120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension
Monoshock, adjustable
Rear wheel travel
116 mm (4.6 inches)
Front tire
120/70-17
Rear tire
180/55-17
Front brakes
Double disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter
296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes
Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Diameter
220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
178.0 kg (392.4 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
198.0 kg (436.5 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.5349 HP/kg
Seat height
790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Overall length
2055 mm (80.9 inches)
Overall width
745 mm (29.3 inches)
Ground clearance
140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase
1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Fuel capacity
17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter
Electric
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Maintenance and service specs *
Engine oil
SAE 10W-40
Oil filter
K&N KN-204
Battery
Yuasa YTX7L-BS
Spark plugs
NGK, CR9EH-9
Chain size
525
Chain links
110
Sprockets
15/42 (front/rear)
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual.
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